Twenty years after the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), the young generation’s involvement is key to advancing the Treaty’s entry into force.

The group is open to all students and young graduates who are directing their careers to contribute to global peace and security and who wish to actively engage in promoting the CTBT and its verification regime.

There was a lot of enthusiasm for the fact that so many of the next generation were able to take part in the symposium, both online and in person. I share this enthusiasm and want all of the younger participants to know that I am grateful for your interest and for the energy you bring to our common cause. In this year where we reflect on the 20th anniversary of the CTBT’s opening for signature, I believe that the time has come to bring youth more firmly on board. I wish to invite all students and young graduates who are directing their careers to contribute to global peace and security to join a new CTBTO Youth Group.Executive Secretary Lassina Zerbo

Executive Secretary Lassina Zerbo with Youth Communicators in Hiroshima, Japan, in November 2013

The CTBTO Youth Group has already gathered a large number of young prominent members who are ready to commit to advancing the cause of banning nuclear tests.

The group’s activities are run by its members. CTBTO staff stand ready to support the group through access to CTBTO educational material, networks and forums. Main objectives that have been identified by the group are:

Revitalize the discussion around the CTBT among decision-makers, academia, students, expert society and media;